This calls for legislation which shall provide, in a broad and fair spirit, for taxing foreign capital in this State, whether in corporate or individual form, exactly as we tax domestic capital doing business along the same lines.
This quote emphasizes the need for equitable taxation of both foreign and domestic capital.
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